Captain James “Jim” Shields, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Joins The SPECTRUM Group

Alexandria, Va. – July 12, 2024 – The SPECTRUM Group (TSG) is pleased to announce that Captain James “Jim” Shields, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy (Ret.) has joined its firm. Captain Shields delivers extensive international logistics experience in NATO business, structure, program management, contracting, and operational processes and Department of Defense (DoD) weapons system and acquisition logistics and supply chain efforts.

“Jim brings exceptional experience, expertise, and integrity to TSG,” said Andrew J. Campbell, TSG Executive Chairman. “He will expertly support our clients in NATO and Navy Supply Corps logistics and supply chain programs and related domains. I’m grateful for Jim’s years of service to our country and look forward to working together closely.”

Prior to joining TSG, Captain Shields served as a Deputy Director and Program Manager at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). There, he oversaw the Supply Chain & Weapons Systems Support Directorate and led the Support to Operations Program, providing multinational logistics support to NATO forces including airfield operations, fuel management, real life support, base and engineering support, and construction in Afghanistan, Kosovo, and throughout Europe. Previously, Captain Shields served as a Senior Principal and Logistics Analyst for the Littoral Combat Ship and Mission Module Logistics (N4 and NAVSEA PMS420 / 505L) for CACI International.

“TSG is fortunate to have Jim join our team,” said TSG’s President, Major General George Close, U.S. Army (Ret.) “The logistics support and related expertise he brings from his distinguished military and private sector career enable him to support our clients’ global work in critical ways.”

Captain Shields’ 30-year U.S. Navy Supply Corps career encompassed extensive hands-on foreign military sales (FMS) experience, including the M1A1 Tank Program, FA-18 Strikefighter, Apache Helicopter Program, Patriot Missile Program, Special Operations equipment and weapons, numerous naval vessels, and associated U.S.-based training. His key roles included serving as Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Logistics Operations Center and as Chief of Staff, NAVSUP.

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Captain Shields can be reached at (703) 683-4222 or jshields@spectrumgrp.com.